About Face: Supermodels Then and Now
“The Supermodels, Then And Now”
Synopsis
An intimate view of the women whose images have defined our sense of beauty over the past five decades. An uncensored look at many of the biggest names in modeling, the movie reveals the stories behind the magazine covers displaying these multicultural pioneers. Each woman is candidly interviewed in the studio and shares her experiences, ideas on longevity, and philosophy of life in the fashion industry. Elegant archival footage and interviews with designer Calvin Klein and agency head Eileen Ford round out this absorbing chronicle.
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About Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-16
Top Cast
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Christie Brinkley
Herself
Carmen Dell'Orefice
Herself
Jerry Hall
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Beverly Johnson
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Paulina Porizkova
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Isabella Rossellini
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Christy Turlington
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Lisa Taylor
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Cheryl Tiegs
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Marisa Berenson
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Carol Alt
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Pat Cleveland
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Karen Bjornson
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Bethann Hardison
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China Machado
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
- Original Score
- Sebastian Blanck, Neil Evans, M.L. Perlman
- Original Title
- About Face: Supermodels Then and Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Sebastian Blanck, Neil Evans, M.L. Perlman
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Benjamin Gray
Sheila Nevins, Chad Thompson, Lisa Heller, Tommy Walker, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Blanck
Original Music Composer
Neil Evans
Original Music Composer
Chad Thompson
Producer
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Director
Lisa Heller
Producer
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Producer
M.L. Perlman
Original Music Composer
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Director of Photography
Benjamin Gray
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is About Face: Supermodels Then and Now about?
An intimate view of the women whose images have defined our sense of beauty over the past five decades. An uncensored look at many of the biggest names in modeling, the movie reveals the stories behind the magazine covers displaying these multicultural pioneers. Each woman is candidly interviewed in the studio and shares her experiences, ideas on longevity, and philosophy of life in the fashion industry. Elegant archival footage and interviews with designer Calvin Klein and agency head Eileen Ford round out this absorbing chronicle.
Who directed About Face: Supermodels Then and Now?
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now was directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.
Who stars in About Face: Supermodels Then and Now?
The principal cast of About Face: Supermodels Then and Now includes Christie Brinkley, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Jerry Hall, Beverly Johnson, Paulina Porizkova.
When was About Face: Supermodels Then and Now released and how long is it?
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for About Face: Supermodels Then and Now?
The original motion picture soundtrack for About Face: Supermodels Then and Now was composed by Sebastian Blanck, Neil Evans, M.L. Perlman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for About Face: Supermodels Then and Now?
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).